Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in St Ruth (part), accounting for 21% (33 people). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
St Ruth (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for St Ruth (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for St Ruth (part), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
33
21.0%
-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
32
20.4%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
25
15.9%
+5.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
22
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
22
14.0%
+6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-
20
12.7%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
10
6.4%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
-6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-7.3pp
Not stated
+12
+5.9pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+6.3pp
Lutheran
+3
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for St Ruth (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 21.0% | 19.4% | 36 | 27.7% | 22.5% | -3 | -6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 20.4% | 16.1% | 36 | 27.7% | 20.7% | -4 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 15.9% | 11.0% | 13 | 10.0% | 12.4% | +12 | +5.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 22 | 14.0% | 30.3% | 10 | 7.7% | 17.1% | +12 | +6.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 12.7% | 3.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 10 | 6.4% | 2.7% | 7 | 5.4% | 3.3% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.